Both children and adults become fatter because they consume more energy than they expend (Han, Lawlor & Kimm, 2010). Genetics also plays a role but genetic factors cannot be responsible for the recent epidemic in overweight and obesity (Lindgren et al., 2009). It is clear that the main emphasis must be on downstream (individual level)… Read More
MOOC Courses: Weeks 2 & 3
Course 01: Nutrition & Physical Activity for Health Weeks 2 & 3. What we have learned so far: Week 2, Module 3: Macronutrient Considerations, Carbohydrates. Week 2, Module 4: Macronutrient Considerations, Proteins. Week 3, Module 5: Macronutrient Considerations, Fats. Week 3, Module 6: Vitamins. I did not fully appreciate just how much I had either… Read More
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Special Forces: Oxygen Uptake, Lactate Threshold & Running Economy
Research Paper Title Oxygen Uptake, Velocity at Lactate Threshold, and Running Economy in Elite Special Forces. Objective To examine the correlation of peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak), velocity at lactate threshold (V(LT)), and running economy (RE) in a group of Special Force Squad members. Methods VO2 peak, V(LT), and RE of 120 male elite special… Read More
Supplement Use Among US Special Forces
Research Paper Title Nutrition Knowledge and Supplement Use Among Elite U.S. Army Soldiers. Background A US Army Special Forces (SF) unit was studied to determine the characteristics of supplement users, assess nutrition knowledge and identify nutrition information sources. Methods SF-qualified (n = 119) and non-SF, support soldiers (n = 38) participated. Results Most soldiers (87%)… Read More
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How Reliable are PAQs?
Research Paper Title A Systematic Review of Reliability and Objective Criterion-related Validity of Physical Activity Questionnaires. Background Physical inactivity is one of the four leading risk factors for global mortality. Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) and in particular by physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) remains a challenge. The aim of this paper was to provide… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 